First Alert Launches Onelink™ Series of
Smart Devices

Products Bring New Level of Accessibility, Security to Connected Home
Industry

2015 International CES:First Alert

2015 International CES

January 05, 2015 09:45 AM Eastern Standard Time

AURORA, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--From a watch that acts as a personal wellness and protection device to
an environment sensor, smoke and carbon monoxide alarm, safe, tracking
device and thermostat that can talk to your smartphone, First Alert, the
most trusted name in home safety*, is bridging the gap between connected
home products and mobile security with a new series of smart devices
aimed at simplifying and enhancing people’s comfort, safety and peace of
mind. Products in the new First Alert Onelink™ collection
operate exclusively with iOS® devices, and are designed to
seamlessly integrate with one another to create a comprehensive smart
home that can be controlled and monitored from virtually anywhere by a
user’s mobile device.

“Since inventing the world’s first residential smoke alarm, First Alert
has been at the forefront of emerging technology aimed at helping
protect what matters most to our customers,” said Deborah Hanson,
director of external affairs for First Alert. “Onelink goes beyond
traditional perceptions of safety products and ushers in a new era of
interconnectivity between a home’s comfort level and people’s safety and
lifestyle preferences.”

Beginning in early 2015, First Alert will roll out a series of new
Onelink devices, including:

Onelink Wi-Fi Thermostat – A fully Wi-Fi digital programmable
touchscreen thermostat that can be controlled via any iOS device. Users
can set schedules for when they are home or away – thereby saving on
energy costs without sacrificing comfort. The thermostat also can send
notifications to the user via their iPhone or iPad to alert them to any
changes in temperature or maintenance requirements, such as the need to
replace a filter or schedule service. This smart thermostat also has a
multi-functional, easy-to-use programmable touchscreen that doubles as a
digital picture frame. It also comes with customizable backgrounds,
including the user’s own photos and more than a dozen pre-set themes.

Onelink Wi-Fi Smoke + Carbon Monoxide (CO) Alarm – This 2-in-1
wireless combination smoke and CO alarm offers the latest safety
features and sensing technologies that consumers need. The alarm is
compatible with existing interconnected hardwired alarms within the
home, saving consumers the trouble of having to re-install or purchase
all new alarms. The sleek, modern-design alarm uses Bluetooth technology
to wirelessly interconnect alarms, and Wi-Fi technology to connect to
the user via the mobile app. The alarm also is equipped with a
photoelectric smoke sensor to help reduce false alarms caused by smoke
from cooking or shower steam. In addition to the ability to test and
silence the alarm via the app, it features exclusive voice and location
technology to alert users to the type of danger and its location. The
power source is a 10-year battery, designed to last the entire life of
the alarm and eliminate those late-night low battery “chirps” and costly
battery replacements. When the alarm sounds, a notification is
automatically sent to the user’s iOS device to alert them to the danger
and enables them to call 911 directly from the app.

Onelink Wi-Fi Environment Monitor – This easy-to-use, compact
low-level CO monitor with built-in temperature and humidity sensors is a
simple and attractive way to gauge a room’s environment, and is
particularly useful for temperature in condition-sensitive rooms such as
bedrooms and living areas. A multi-color LED ring changes color to
indicate shifts in temperature, from blue for too cold, amber for too
warm, white for correct temperature and bright red to indicate a CO
emergency. Wi-Fi technology provides instant notification of changes to
the user’s iOS devices.

Onelink Wi-Fi Safe – This smart safe allows users to quickly,
easily – and remotely – unlock their safe using their iOS device, thus
eliminating the possibility of lost or forgotten passcodes and battery
lockouts. The system also can allow owners to grant access to friends
and family, as well as monitor and control when and how often they’re
able to open it. A built-in accelerometer detects when the safe is moved
and sends a notification to the user’s iOS device. A USB cable can
provide a quick power-boost in case of low battery to ensure the safe
remains accessible.

Onelink Tracker – The Onelink Tracker is ideal for keeping track
of kids, pets or personal belongings. The device sends an automatic
notification to the user’s iOS device when the user has been separated a
specified distance from the tagged item, preventing it from being left
behind, or from someone else walking away with it unnoticed. The device
can also act as a home security system. When attached to a door, it can
notify the user when the door is opened and closed. The Onelink Tracker
will send an alert that asks if the user wants to call 911, alert
friends and family, or ignore/turn off.

Onelink Watch – Encompassing both safety and personal wellness,
the Onelink Watch can monitor the user’s heart rate, activity level and
calories burned, helping them get the most out of their workouts.
Designed for comfortable wear for both day and night, the device also
monitors and tracks sleep cycles so that you can make changes to your
habits and improve sleep quality over time. In keeping with First
Alert’s mission of safety, it also acts as a personal safety device,
allowing wearers to alert friends and family in case of emergency. With
a tap of the screen, users can notify contacts to their status and
location.

“As technology continues to play a greater role in our lives, mainstream
adoption of smart home devices is inevitable as families look to digital
solutions for their personal, comfort and safety needs,” Hanson said.
“Onelink products make a connected home accessible to everyone, with
intuitive devices that are designed to improve the lives of today’s busy
families and people on the go.”

Onelink products will be sold through home improvement, electronics and
online retailers nationwide. For more information, visit www.firstalert.com/onelink.

*First Alert Brand Trust Survey, May 2014 – Results are based on the
responses of 1,016 adults, ages 18 and older, living in the United
States who completed a telephone survey, May 30 – June 2, 2014. Results
are accurate to +/- 3 percentage points with a 95 percent confidence
level and can be generalized to the entire adult population in the
United States within those statistical parameters. For more information
or a copy of the complete survey and results, contact Tim Young at LCWA:
312/565-4628 or tyoung@lcwa.com

About BRK Brands, Inc.

BRK Brands, Inc. (Aurora, IL), is a fully owned subsidiary of Jarden
Corporation (Rye, NY) NYSE:JAH, a leading provider of niche consumer
products used in and around the home. For 50 years, BRK Brands, Inc. has
been the manufacturer of First Alert®-branded home-safety products, the
most trusted and recognized safety brand in America. BRK® Brands designs
and develops innovative safety solutions including Tundra™ Fire
Extinguishing Spray, ONELINK® wireless alarms and a comprehensive line
of smoke alarms, carbon monoxide alarms, fire extinguishers and escape
ladders to protect what matters most. Such products are also marketed
under the BRK Electronics® brand, The Professional Standard for the
builder and contractor audiences. BRK Brands, Inc. products are found in
more than 30 countries worldwide. For more information, visit http://www.firstalert.com,
http://www.brkelectronics.com
or http://www.jarden.com.